Nobu Matsuhisa's New York flagship still churns out delicious versions of his globally famous cuisine. Despite complaints that the menu never changes, the kitchen is applauded for the way it "faithfully produces superb renditions of Nobu classics" like rock shrimp tempura, spicy and creamy crab and a version of black cod marinated in miso and sake that has inspired copies the world over. There is less enthusiasm for the sushi than for the cooked food, though that's expressed mainly by the type of sushi fanatic who spends outlandish sums on fish flown in from Japan. There's a good wine list, and for those spur-of-the-moment types, Nobu Next Door (see below) has a strictly drop-in policy (no reservations accepted) - plus the bonus of the same menu.